live music capitals that aren’t austin

melbourne

The live music capital of Australia is a major city with a lot to offer. Think Austin, Texas on the other side of the world mixed with a bit of New York and Los Angeles. The cultural capital of Australia is a nice destination for something different from the financial capital of Sydney. And you are sure to find plenty of live music. Scott & Charlene’s Wedding are a centerpiece of the indie rock scene, which has received some attention in the music world since the 2010s.

Montreux

This is a jazz mecca, known for its festival. But here you will find something of a world music capital. Truly the center of world music, certainly in central Europe. Not to mention you are surrounded by the swiss alps and some of the finest gastronomy on the continent. Short trip to Vienna for the capital of European classical music and more.

johannesburg

A center of fusion for many regions, which converge on this major city as a hub for transit, travel, business and entertainment. This city has much to offer, but its vibrant and unique music scene is a little known aspect of South Africa’s largest city of over ten million people.